The dividend yield of the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund (EEM) recently moved above the dividend yield of the iShares S&P 500 Index Fund (IVV) for the first time since the 2008/2009 financial crisis. Is the cold shoulder the market is giving emerging-market equities justified at this stage? […]

In the clip below, noted bank skeptic and MIT economist Simon Johnson, former IMF Chief Economist, explains the story behind the story of Diamond Jim – the tuneful tale of a would-be banker who travels to Charlotte, N.C., to meet up with a mogul of modern-day finance, “Diamond Jim.” The production is […]

“If you’re counting the market’s cards, you can see that nearly all of the bear market’s aces have been played. Now that China’s PMI has turned upward, along with the potential for China’s monetary policy easing, it’s possible we’ll see a run in commodities through Chinese New Year,” said Frank Holmes in this guest contribution. […]

This week on Wealthtrack, Consuelo Mack interviews two of the investment world’s biggest stars. Bill Gross and Mohamed El-Erian, Co-Chief Investment Officers of money management powerhouse PIMCO, sit down together for an exclusive two part series. […]

Adam Hewison, charting strategist of INO.TV, brings you another edition of his invaluable service of daily technical updates on the ups and downs of various markets. This short analysis is a great tool for keeping one’s finger on the pulse and timing the markets. Click through to hear Adam’s latest views on gold , silver, the US Dollar Index, the CRB Index, crude oil and the S&P 500 Index. […]